Fragrance comparison

La Foret Russe vs Pelagos

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 22 Oct 2026 338 ratings analysed

6 wins

La Foret Russe

Nimere Parfums

4.1658 votes

Rank #7,622 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Pelagos

Parfums Dusita

3.69280 votes

Rank #11,772 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Foret Russe takes 6 of 7 categories.

La Foret Russe
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pelagos
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

La Foret Russe6/7

Pelagos1/7

Ratings & consensus: La Foret Russe
Community sentiment: La Foret Russe
Longevity: La Foret Russe
Sillage & projection: La Foret Russe
Value for money: Pelagos
Versatility: La Foret Russe
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La Foret Russe

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

La Foret RusseNimere Parfums

PelagosParfums Dusita

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

3.69/ 5 · 280 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerLa Foret RusseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

32%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

6%Hate

280 votes

Category winnerLa Foret RusseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityLa Foret Russe

SillageLa Foret Russe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value34

Category winnerPelagosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

green72%

fresh spicy58%

amber44%

herbal30%

woody100%

aromatic91%

earthy83%

citrus74%

fresh spicy65%

iris56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

ThymeSageHerbal Notes

Heart

Siberian PineCypress

Base

Gurjan balsamIncenseCedarOakmossVetiverBenzoin

Top20-40 mins

CypressPineClary SageOakmossBergamotLitsea CubebaOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

OrrisJasmineThymeTonka Bean

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodVetiverAmyrisPatchouliIncenseAmbretteBenzoin

InformationalShared notesThyme, Cypress, Incense and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Pelagos, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer14

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day100

Night33

Category winnerLa Foret RusseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men34

Unisex54

Women12

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 20%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,622

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#11,772

PerfumerPissara Umavijani

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerLa Foret RusseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Foret Russe is a deep, resinous aromatic scent centered on Siberian pine and cypress. It captures the damp, mossy smell of an ancient forest, perfect for quiet, crisp autumn days. This is a bold, uncompromising fragrance that prioritizes natural, woody realism over mass appeal, making it a distinct choice for those…

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Pelagos by Parfums Dusita takes the idea of a coastal breeze and strips away synthetic melon calone. Instead, it hits the skin with crisp cypress, bitter pine needles, and zesty bergamot. The citrus sparkles for twenty minutes before buttery orris root and earthy oakmoss take control. You get a clean, dry soap lather …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, La Foret Russe or Pelagos?

La Foret Russe takes 6 of 7 categories. La Foret Russe is rated 4.16/5 from 58 votes; Pelagos is rated 3.69/5 from 280 votes. Choose La Foret Russe for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pelagos for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La Foret Russe or Pelagos?

La Foret Russe lasts longest (La Foret Russe 82/100, Pelagos 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Foret Russe or Pelagos?

La Foret Russe projects furthest (La Foret Russe 72/100, Pelagos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Foret Russe and Pelagos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Thyme, Cypress, Incense and Oakmoss.

Is La Foret Russe or Pelagos better for summer or winter?

For summer, La Foret Russe is the stronger pick. For winter, La Foret Russe is the stronger pick. La Foret Russe suits daytime wear; Pelagos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Foret Russe and Pelagos?

La Foret Russe has top notes of Thyme, Sage and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Siberian Pine and Cypress, a base of Gurjan balsam, Incense, Cedar and Oakmoss. Pelagos has top notes of Cypress, Pine, Clary Sage and Oakmoss, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine, Thyme and Tonka Bean, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Amyris and Patchouli.